Assistant General Counsel, Home Lending - Executive Director
4 days ago• Charlotte, NC
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Executive Director to join the Home Lending Legal Section within the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department. This senior lawyer will report directly to the head of the Home Lending Legal Section.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the Home Lending horizontal alignment strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas in both mortgage lending and mortgage servicing. Ability to collaborate and ensure consistency with other business lines in the Company and the various teams within the Legal Department and contribute to the overall Company policy.
- Lead Home Lending's strategic priorities and initiatives to expand Home Lending's relationship with other Wells Fargo's customers, with specialized expertise in originating and servicing mortgage transactions appropriate to the unique needs of wealth management customers, such as complex vesting in the name of trusts and other entities, and extending credit to those with atypical financial profiles. Ability to collaborate and ensure consistency between the Home Lending, Wealth Management and Consumer Banking business lines and the various teams within the Legal Department.
- Develop relationships with and provide guidance to senior leadership, including executive officers, on issues that may present legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputation risk of the Company and provide guidance on implementation of enterprise policy.
- Engage and have a significant impact on the Company's operations, strategies, or profitability.
- Participate in and manage initiatives relevant to the Company's business or Legal Department strategic priorities, and supervise complex, strategic or operational projects.
- Recognized as an expert in highly complex areas of law, having demonstrated the ability to address significant legal matters, which may span multiple business lines and practice groups. Desired subject matter expertise in the following areas of law: RESPA/Reg. X, TILA/Reg. Z and UDAAP.
- Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interest of Wells Fargo.
- Take an active role in the development, oversight and delegation of tasks to more junior staff.
- Provide legal advice and support on bank supervisory matters, complex consumer remediations, escalated media complaints, internal audits, emerging regulatory risks, and other escalated matters impacting the Consumer Lending lines of business.
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- 7+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
- Extensive consumer regulatory experience, including deep understanding of relevant legal authorities.
- Expertise on consumer protection laws, including RESPA, ECOA, TILA, FCRA, UDAAP, and state corollaries, particularly as they relate to originations and servicing of mortgage loans.
- Expertise in consumer or other financial regulatory exams or enforcement matters.
- Significant experience representing or operating within large, matrixed organizations providing legal advice and support in connection with risk and regulatory topics.
- Proven ability to create and sustain effective, influential, and trusted relationships with senior leaders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed below
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
21 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-480120-1
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-09T23:30:01
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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